Scandit secures $80M for AR, object recognition software for edge devices
Scandit AG has secured $80 million in funding to be invested in expanding its barcode scanning and augmented reality software,…
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Kentik, ThousandEyes deals show value of network monitoring for the edge
A pair of announcements around network monitoring – one a proposed acquisition by Cisco Systems and the other a fresh…
Edge gamble in Africa: can Facebook and other backers pull off a big new submarine cable?
Submarine cable-laying is back in the news and this latest project will see Facebook leading an effort called 2Africa, which…
Chip companies partner with Foxconn for edge AI in video applications
A trio of edge computer vendors including Foxconn Technology Group have partnered to create a new product for efficient AI…
AI is being baked directly onto Sony image sensors, partners with Microsoft
Sony Corp. says it has two CMOS image sensors that will ship with machine learning capabilities baked on to the…
Research roundup: COVID-19 impact on 2020 IT spending from IDC, PwC
Global IT spending is expected to decrease by 5.1% in 2020 to $2.25 trillion owing to the detrimental economic impact…
KNL Networks, FLICQ partner to digitize maritime sector with ML-enabled edge sensors
IoT communications network provider KNL Networks has entered a partnership with FLICQ to lower maritime sector costs and improve asset monitoring through digitalization, the…
Pluribus, Dell partner for new IoT video security fabric service
Pluribus Networks and Dell Technologies have debuted their jointly developed IoT Video Security Fabric service. The integration of software-defined networking…
Analysis: OneWeb is grounded, but LEO satellites still hold promise for IoT and edge
It has been a month since would-be orbital networker OneWeb Ltd. filed for Chapter 11 reorganization, and despite a surprised…
Real estate fund invests in edge data centers with Proximity deal
A London alternative asset management firm in London has pledged an “opening commitment” of £25 million ($31.25 million) to Proximity…
